Home School Services ECT Manager

Warning - This Vacancy is now Closed!

Class Teacher - Maternity Leave - Part-time

Mersham Primary School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-2285-89T
  • Posted:23/02/2023
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:Start of Term 5
  • App Close Date:20/03/2023 at 09:30
  • Interviews:24th March 2023

Advert

The children of Mersham Primary School are on the hunt for a great teacher to join the existing staff. The post is for 3 days per week (Wed, Thurs, Fri) in Year 3, to cover maternity leave. 

The ideal applicant will be as motivated and excited by education as the pupils are.

He or she will be full of enthusiasm and have boundless energy. They will be excited about the prospect of working with wonderful children, talented and committed colleagues, and supportive parents.

The successful candidate will recognise that delivering the highest possible educational outcomes for pupils is not simply a matter of exemplary teaching but fostering a sense of fun and wonder in the classroom.

Those applying should:

  •       be excellent classroom practitioners
  •       have high expectations of the children and themselves
  •       be able to work collaboratively with others
  •       be able to take the initiative
  •       relish a challenge
  •       recognise that teaching remains the best job in the world 

The post would suit either an NQT or someone with a few years experience under their belt. .

In return for your exceptional skills you will be given every opportunity for professional development, strong support and a job that is second to none. 

You can find out more about the school at www.mersham.kent.sch.uk. If you would like further details or want to arrange a tour, please contact the school office on 01233 720449.

Mersham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Mersham Primary School will also carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on any shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with an applicant at interview. This information will be kept on file for 6 months, in line with data protection procedures. The panel will ensure we meet our duty under the Equality Act, 2010. Mersham Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitable qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Information about the school

Mersham Primary School is situated in an attractive village south east of Ashford, just off the A20. This highly successful, popular and friendly rural school currently has 181 pupils on roll, drawn from Mersham itself, the surrounding villages, Ashford and beyond. The playing field and grounds have been substantially developed and resourced to provide exciting opportunities for staff to enhance the entire curriculum through regular Outdoor Classroom activities.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01233) 720190

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.